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Event:
HFC 60 - David vs Goliath
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Volto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doom misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Volto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doom's guard.
Volto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volto trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
Volto preventing the sweep.
Volto trying to control but Doom is working from the bottom.
Volto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Volto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Doom dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Volto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Volto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Volto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Volto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volto slips nicely into half guard.
Volto is controlling the pace.
Volto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Volto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doom! #SUB#
Volto looking for a guillotine from mount but Doom is having none of it. #T3#
Volto landing strikes from the mount and Doom is in trouble!
Doom is squirming around, avoiding Volto's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Volto has isolated one of Doom's arms. Doom looking to fight him off but Volto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Primo Volto!
During a confident post fight interview, Primo Volto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 53 - Sitsongrit vs Gueguen
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Volto lunges at Hanayama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanayama's hand.
A combination from Volto does no damage.
Volto throws a hook but Hanayama avoids it easily.
Hanayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volto.
Hanayama throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
so Volto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Volto throwing strikes from guard but Hanayama blocks nicely.
Hanayama is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hanayama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanayama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanayama looking to control.
#T1#
Volto passes Hanayama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hanayama is looking to improve his position.
Hanayama is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanayama is looking for a sweep. Volto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Volto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Volto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Volto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Volto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hanayama manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hanayama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2##SUB#
Hanayama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volto pulls his head out easily.
Hanayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanayama.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Volto working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hanayama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volto defends it easily.
Volto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volto stands up over Hanayama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Volto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Volto tries to pass.
Volto trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Volto looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hanayama pulls Volto in close to his closed guard and prevents Volto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanayama is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hanayama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hanayama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanayama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hanayama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Volto wants to pass the guard but Hanayama is keeping the position.
Hanayama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hanayama is looking for a triangle but Volto pushes his legs off easily.
Volto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hanayama's head.#T4#
Volto advances to half guard.
Hanayama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volto trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Volto works over Hanayama with some ground and pound from guard.
Volto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanayama is retaining full guard.
Hanayama has Volto pulled in close to control his posture.
Volto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#It looks like Kaoru Hanayama has been cut.#SUB#
Hanayama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volto postures up and lands a big shot to Hanayama's brow.
Hanayama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Volto from controlling successfully.
Volto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hanayama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volto defends it easily.#SUB2#
Volto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Primo Volto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaoru Hanayama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hanayama leaves Volto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanayama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaoru Hanayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanayama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volto avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Hanayama as Volto shoots in.
Volto throws a series of punches but Hanayama moves out of range.
Volto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Volto slips a jab from Hanayama.
No joy there for Volto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanayama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volto defends well and Hanayama ends up having to push Volto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Hanayama pulls guard successfully.
Volto wants to control from the top but Hanayama keeps moving.
Volto preventing the sweep.
Volto forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanayama's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanayama is trying to maintain the position but Volto is very close to passing his half guard.
Volto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Primo Volto has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanayama manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hanayama has his foot on Volto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volto works his way back into a safe position though.
Volto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanayama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Volto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanayama is retaining full guard.
Hanayama working a defensive guard here.
Volto postures up in Hanayama's guard and throws a big left but Hanayama blocks it.
Volto is working Hanayama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volto wants to control from the top but Hanayama keeps moving.
Hanayama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hanayama works his way into side control.
Hanayama trying to control the action but Volto is working from the bottom.
Hanayama is really struggling to control Volto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Volto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanayama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Hanayama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hanayama trying to control the position but Volto is working away.
Hanayama working away.
Hanayama is looking to take a break and control but Volto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanayama trying to control the action but Volto is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volto is looking to reverse the position.
Volto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volto is looking to improve his position.
Hanayama wants to pass the guard but Volto is defending well.
Volto wants to get back to full guard.
Volto keeps trying to improve his position.
Volto manages to get to full guard.
Volto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volto is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Volto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volto wants to control from the top but Hanayama keeps moving. #SUB#
Hanayama is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Volto rolls with it to try and escape but Hanayama cranks on the arm and Volto is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HFC Speed Brawls III
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saget digs a good hook to Volto's body.
Saget throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saget fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saget uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volto.
A jab from Volto misses.
It looked like Saget was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saget misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Volto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saget!
Saget is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Saget is not content to let Volto control the position.
Volto throws a strike aimed at the side of Saget's head but Saget avoids it well.#SUB2#
Volto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saget knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Volto moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Volto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Saget is on top in guard.
Volto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Volto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saget doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saget manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volto has his hands on Saget's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Volto has his foot on Saget's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saget works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Volto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saget gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volto is trying to control the position but Saget postures up.
Saget controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Volto wants to hit a sweep here but Saget passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Volto there!
Volto gets back to half guard.
Saget with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volto is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Volto trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Saget is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Volto is looking to improve his position.
Volto wants to get back to full guard but Saget has passed into side control.
Saget is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Volto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Volto is looking to regain half guard here but Saget keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volto keeps trying to improve his position.
Saget controlling from side mount.
Volto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Volto is trying to maintain the position but Saget is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volto wants to improve his position but Saget is controlling well.
Volto gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saget dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Saget lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Volto.
A jab lands there for Saget.
Volto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saget lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saget throws a head kick that misses.
Volto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Saget! Volto is out on his feet! Saget rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Volto is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Volto is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Saget!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bob Saget waved his t-shirt featuring Hot Spunk's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HFC Speed Brawls I
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nofud connects with a leg kick.
Volto slips under a jab from Nofud.
Volto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nofud ducks under a wild hook from Volto.
Nofud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nofud ducks under a wild hook from Volto.
A big right from Volto misses.
Nofud lands a front kick.
Volto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nofud has knocked Volto down with a huge combo! Nofud steps away and waves a wobbly Volto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Volto is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Nofud lands a beautiful left hook that drops Volto. Volto tries to recover but Nofud is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Volto lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aingot Nofud!
Aingot Nofud decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HFC 35 - Motts vs Piano
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Howlett.
#CL#
Howlett clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Howlett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Howlett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volto working hard to break the clinch.
Howlett keeps control of Volto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Volto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Volto letting Howlett take a breather here.
Volto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howlett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volto being controlled against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Volto being controlled against the cage.
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volto is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Volto breaks from the clinch.
Howlett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volto feints the counter takedown.
Volto scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Volto throws a lazy right hand but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volto misses with the combination.
Howlett fakes the leg kick and cracks Volto in the body.
Volto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Volto there.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Howlett in his tracks.
Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body kick from Howlett.
Howlett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volto circles away quickly and effectively.
Howlett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Volto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Howlett drives through and clinches with Volto against the cage.
Volto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volto tries to pull guard but Howlett won't allow it.
Volto is trying to break free.
Volto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Howlett connects with a knee to the head.
Volto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howlett pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Volto.
Howlett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Howlett misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Volto counters with a shoot takedown. Howlett fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Volto has gone for a leg lock! Howlett slips out almost immediately though and dives into Volto's guard.#REVR##T3#
Howlett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howlett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Volto is looking to cinch up a triangle. Howlett throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Volto's body to avoid the submission. Volto has instead reached around Howlett's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Volto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Primo Volto!
A very excited looking Primo Volto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Volto's shoulder, as Volto tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Volto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volto is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.
Volto sneaks back into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Volto misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Volto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie stalling. #T1##SUB#
Volto is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Volto is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volto manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Volto keeps moving.
Volto keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Volto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Volto keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Volto looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Volto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Volto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Volto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Volto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Volto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Volto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volto throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Gracie lands an elbow.
Volto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Volto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Volto defends it.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Volto is having none of it. #T4#
Volto is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Volto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volto.#SUB2#
Volto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Volto is not content to let Gracie control the position. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volto is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Volto in a clinch.
#TD#
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Volto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gracie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Volto has tightened it up now! Gracie should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Primo Volto!
Primo Volto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 37
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volto scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Emilienko moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Volto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Emilienko seems a little lost for a moment, as Volto dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Emilienko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volto looks up at the clock and then as Emilienko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Volto smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Volto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Emilienko tries to bench press Volto off him but Volto keeps the position.
Volto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Volto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Emilienko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rio Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Volto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Volto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Emilienko is surviving well by controlling Volto's body position as best he can.
Volto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Emilienko is looking to get to half guard.
Volto is landing with some decent strikes but Emilienko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Emilienko tries to reverse the position but Volto maintains control.
Volto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Emilienko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Emilienko is rocked!
Volto looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Emilienko covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Volto!
A relieved looking Primo Volto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Madness Pot-Acolypse
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Volto looks to land a left hand but Styles moved out of range nicely.
Volto swings widly with a right hand
and Styles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Styles slips a jab from Volto.
Volto throws a body shot but no joy.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volto.
Volto jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Styles moves into the clinch.
Volto throws a punch but it's blocked by Styles.
Volto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Volto is trying to break the clinch but Styles is controlling him.
Styles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volto letting Styles take a breather here.
Volto jumps guard but Styles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto has a couple of punches blocked by Styles.
Styles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Styles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Volto jumps guard but Styles stands there with Volto around his waist. Volto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joshua Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Volto.
Styles blocking some punches.
#T1#
Volto throws a head punch that misses.
Volto tries to pull guard but Styles forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Styles lands a body shot.
Volto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Styles pushes Volto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Styles tries to throw a body punch but Volto avoids it by throwing Styles back against the cage.
Volto takes a shot to the head.
Styles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volto fails to pull guard.
Volto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Styles walks away with a smile on his face. Volto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Volto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Styles moves out of range as Volto strikes.
Volto misses with a looping left.
Styles blocks a jab.
Volto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Styles throws a good cross that connects.
Styles scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Styles is fending him off so far but Volto persists. Nope, Styles circles away and we're back to standing.
Styles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Volto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joshua Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volto throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Volto throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Styles forces Volto back against the cage and clinches.
Styles lands a shoulder strike.
Volto has a couple of punches blocked by Styles.
Volto throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Styles.#BC2#
Volto breaks from the clinch.
Styles moves away from the strike by Volto.
Styles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Volto is rocked!
Styles flashes Volto a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Volto's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Volto crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Styles punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Styles!
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Event:
Madness 39 Petrov vs Lati
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Mcsparr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volto misses with a wild body shot.
Mcsparr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mcsparr stuns Volto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volto takes one to the chin there.
Volto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volto.
Mcsparr misses with a looping right.
Mcsparr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Mcsparr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Volto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mcsparr keeping full guard, as Volto tries to pass.
Volto looking to sit in guard and control but Mcsparr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mcsparr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Volto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcsparr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcsparr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcsparr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##SUB#
Volto working for a triangle but Mcsparr defends it easily.
Volto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcsparr controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Volto is looking for a triangle but Mcsparr pushes his legs off easily.
Mcsparr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volto controls Mcsparr momentarily but Mcsparr frees himself.
Volto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcsparr controls the pace.#SUB#
Volto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcsparr defends it easily.
Volto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volto tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Volto has his foot on Mcsparr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcsparr works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcsparr stays in close to Volto's body and controls the position.
Mcsparr is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boxing Mcsparr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcsparr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voltos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Volto. Mcsparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcsparr lands a slapping body shot.
Mcsparr lands a glancing blow to the side of Volto's head.
A solid body kick from Mcsparr.
Mcsparr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volto.
Volto with a poor takedown
and Mcsparr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcsparr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mcsparr lands a really nice looking cross but Volto seems unphased.
Mcsparr scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Volto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volto goes for a double leg but Mcsparr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcsparr continues to drive forward.
Mcsparr works Volto's body with a nice hook.
Mcsparr lands with a cross.
Oh Volto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Volto throws an off balance right hand
and Mcsparr counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxing Mcsparr!
Boxing Mcsparr gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 24
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Volto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Volto misses the shot to the body.
Sweet Destruction swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volto misses with a looping left.
Sweet Destruction throwing a counter right hand but Volto manages to avoid it.
Volto misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Sweet Destruction, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volto throws a shot from downtown. Sweet Destruction moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Sweet Destruction clinches up against the cage.
Volto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volto tries to break free but Sweet Destruction pushes him back against the cage.
Sweet Destruction controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet Destruction is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Volto working aggressively here.
Sweet Destruction landing knees to the body.
Sweet Destruction prevents Volto from breaking the clinch.
Sweet Destruction scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Primo Volto has been cut.
Nice elbow from Sweet Destruction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweet Destruction lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volto takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Sweet Destruction with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Volto is rocked!
Our sources have told us that Sweet Destruction has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Volto working aggressively here.
Volto is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet Destruction finish him?
Volto tries to score a body lock takedown but Sweet Destruction shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volto looks winded!
Sweet Destruction lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweet Destruction lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Sweet Destruction to work.
Sweet Destruction lands an elbow inside that Volto shrugs off.
Sweet Destruction lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sweet Destruction creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Volto with a big uppercut! Volto tries to clinch up but Sweet Destruction pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Volto to the mat! Volto covers up and Sweet Destruction unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Your Sweet Destruction!
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Event:
Madness 30 West Vs Hawkins
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Volto throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Volto looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Volto connects with a body shot.
Volto misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Volto!
Volto gets back to half guard.
Volto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volto defends it well.
Volto is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Volto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taylor stacks Volto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taylor!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volto gets back to half guard.
Volto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Volto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
Volto trying to control from the bottom.
Volto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Volto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Volto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage. #SUB#
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
Volto trying to control but Taylor postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Volto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor is pressing down on Volto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Volto is holding on for now.
Volto trying to get back to full guard but Taylor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taylor lands a big elbow.
Volto regains half guard.#SUB2#
Volto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Volto is trying to control but Taylor manages to pass to mount!
Volto is looking to improve his position but Taylor isn't that keen on the idea.
Volto gets back to half guard.#T3#
Volto is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount!
Volto tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Volto is working to get back to half guard.
Taylor trying to control but Volto is having none of it.
Volto regains half guard.
Volto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Volto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor. #T4#
Volto is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volto avoid being mounted?
Volto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Volto is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Volto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Volto keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Taylor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Volto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Taylor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Volto pulls down on the head and he's put Taylor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Primo Volto!
A victorious Primo Volto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 16
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Korchagin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korchagin fails with the takedown
letting Volto counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Pavle Korchagin has been cut.#TD#
Volto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Korchagin to the mat! Korchagin manages to get full guard.
Volto trying to control but Korchagin is working from the bottom.
Volto is really struggling to control Korchagin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Volto throws a big elbow that misses.
Korchagin has his hands on Volto's head, controlling the position.
Volto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korchagin wants to sweep but no luck.
Volto trying to control the position from guard on top but Korchagin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volto throws a big elbow that misses.
Volto pushing down on Korchagin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korchagin trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Volto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Korchagin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volto wants to control but Korchagin is keeping him busy.
Korchagin is looking to control Volto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Korchagin avoid being mounted?
Volto is keen to just control but Korchagin is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volto.
Korchagin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Volto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Primo Volto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavle Korchagin.#T3#
Volto throws a right and a left that Korchagin avoids nicely.
Volto misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Korchagin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Volto on his heels. He'll look to pass Volto's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Korchagin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Korchagin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Korchagin slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Volto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volto wants to control but Korchagin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volto controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Volto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Korchagin wants to pass to mount but Volto is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Volto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korchagin pulls his head out easily.
Volto wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Primo Volto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavle Korchagin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Volto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korchagin feints the counter takedown.
Volto throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Korchagin counters with a shoot takedown. Volto fights it but they end up in guard.
Korchagin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korchagin looking to pass the guard.
Korchagin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Volto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Korchagin doesn't defend quickly enough and Volto has managed to lock this one up! Can Korchagin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Volto on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Primo Volto!
Primo Volto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Madness 22 Diaz vs Donde
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Dickinson connects with a body shot.
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volto has time to react.
Dickinson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dickinson lands with a right hand.
Dickinson jabs Volto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
A counter left hand to the body from Volto misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson lands with a right hand.
Dickinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Volto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Dickinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dickinson throws a front kick that sends Volto stumbling back into the cage.
Dickinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Dickinson lands with a cross.
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Volto throws a big counter combination but Dickinson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volto on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Volto is rocked!#T2#
Volto misses with a right hand
and Dickinson counters with a big right hand! Oh Volto is in trouble here! Dickinson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Dickinson!
After the fight, Sean Dickinson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
CFC 7: Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Gyos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gyos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gyos is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Gyos misses.
We've been told by Gyos's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gyos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gyos duly obliges.
Gyos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gyos defends it well.
Volto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gyos.
Volto is looking for the big counter here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Volto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gyos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left and a right from Gyos both land. Nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gyos.
Volto misses with a body shot.
Gyos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dimitri Gyos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gyos throws a front kick aimed at Volto's knee but Volto avoids it well.
And Volto tries to counter it with a takedown but Gyos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gyos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gyos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A combination from Gyos does no damage.
Gyos throws an overhand right that lands on Volto's shoulder, as Volto tries to avoid the shot.
Gyos fails to land with a series of punches.
Volto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volto avoids the head kick by Gyos.
Gyos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volto is out of range and Gyos settles back down.
Volto throws out a counter right but Gyos avoids it with no problem.
Gyos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gyos throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Volto tries to counter it with a takedown but Gyos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gyos scores with a jab. Volto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volto slips under a jab.#T2#
Gyos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volto avoids a kick to the body.
And Volto tries to counter it with a takedown but Gyos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gyos misses with a series of wild punches.
Gyos throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gyos lands an overhand right.
Gyos tried to score with a low kick but Volto checks it.
Gyos swinging wildly here.
Gyos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gyos is breathing heavily.#T3#
Volto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Volto!
#CUT2#
It looks like Dimitri Gyos has been cut.
Gyos throws a right and a left that Volto avoids nicely.
Volto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gyos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gyos as he jumps to the side.
Gyos is working the combinations to good effect here.
Volto throws a right and a left that Gyos avoids nicely.
Volto dodges the punch combination from Gyos.
Volto slips a jab from Gyos.
Gyos tries to bum rush Volto with a series of wild strikes but Volto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Gyos misses with a leg kick.
Volto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gyos defends it well.
Gyos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volto circles away quickly and effectively.
Volto swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Gyos misses the target.
Gyos slips a jab and a cross from Volto.
Gyos misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volto! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gyos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gyos throws an overhand right that lands on Volto's shoulder, as Volto tries to avoid the shot.
Volto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gyos defends it well.
Gyos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
so Volto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Gyos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Gyos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gyos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Volto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gyos misses with a low kick as Volto jumps back.
Volto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gyos looks to land a combination but Volto avoids it well.
And Volto tries to counter it with a takedown but Gyos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Volto shoots in but no luck this time.
Gyos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volto slips a jab and a cross from Gyos.
It seemed like Volto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Volto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gyos has got the better of the exchanges.
Gyos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Volto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto needs to keep his hands up - Gyos had a free shot at his head there.
Gyos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volto counters with a one-two to the body.
Gyos throws a shot from downtown. Volto moves away and avoids it.
Volto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gyos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A right-left combo lands from Gyos.
Volto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gyos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gyos throws a series of punches but Volto avoids them all with ease.
Volto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gyos defends it well.
Gyos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volto circles away quickly and effectively.
Volto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gyos. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Volto misses.
Volto misses with a wild combination.
Gyos throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Volto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gyos! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Volto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gyos keeps working.
Volto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Volto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gyos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Volto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gyos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Volto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gyos has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Volto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Volto tries for a kimura but Gyos is defending well. #SUB2#
Volto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The ground and pound from Volto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Volto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gyos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Volto's guard! Nice work there by Gyos!
Gyos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Volto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gyos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Volto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gyos rolls with it to try and escape but Volto cranks on the arm and Gyos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Primo Volto!
The defeated Dimitri Gyos had this to say: 'This is a brutal sport, but this won't stop me from chasing my dream of a world title.'.
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Event:
CFC 2: Here To Party
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Rhj instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rhj manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Rhj bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Volto struggling a bit here.
Rhj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volto on the ground.
Rhj scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rhj is looking to take a break and control but Volto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Volto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhj pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volto trying to control here.
#T1#
Rhj prevents Volto from improving his position.#SUB2#
Volto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Volto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhj is thwarting Volto's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rhj is working for a submission of some sort.
Rhj trying to control from half guard but Volto is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Volto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Volto wants to control but Rhj is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Volto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhj pulls his head out easily.
Volto gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Volto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Rhj wants to control from the top but Volto keeps moving.
Volto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Volto looking for a guillotine here but Rhj defends easily.
#SUB2#
Volto pushes a forearm under Rhj's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rhj is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Primo Volto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Volto up against the cage.
Sanchez with a knee to the head.
Volto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volto pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Sanchez drags the fight down to the ground.
Volto won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Volto drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Volto off! Volto jumps back into Sanchez's guard. #SUB#
Volto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volto being controlled here momentarily.
Volto wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Volto tries to pass.
Volto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Volto drops back looking for a leg! Sanchez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanchez manages to kick Volto off! Volto jumps back into Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Volto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sanchez looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Volto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Volto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanchez to see if he's OK.
Volto trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Volto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Volto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volto advances to full mount. #T3##SUB#
Volto is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Sanchez is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Sanchez flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Volto anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Sanchez and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Volto slips an arm under Sanchez chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Volto has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Volto is squeezing on Sanchez like an anaconda would it's prey. Sanchez fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Primo Volto!
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